Petition · Department for Transport

Make the Driving Theory Test compulsory for motorcyclists before their CBT

Closed 63 signatures

What the petition asks

We call on the government to require all new riders to pass the Driving Theory Test before Compulsory Basic Training (CBT) to ensure they understand road rules and hazards before riding unaccompanied.
Currently, learners can ride on public roads after passing a CBT, which only teaches basic bike control and basic road rules.

We think that making it mandatory to pass the theory test first would ensure a thorough understanding of traffic laws, signs, and hazards before riding. We believe this improves safety, allows training to focus on practical skills, and reduces crashes. Statistically, motorcyclists are more vulnerable on the road than car drivers, so holding them to the same knowledge standards when unaccompanied could save lives and make roads safer for everyone.

Timeline

17 Sep 2025 Petition opened for signatures
17 Mar 2026 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 63
Status Closed
Department Department for Transport
Opened 17 Sep 2025
Closed 17 Mar 2026

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 17 Aug 2026.